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Alex Moore

Content Contributor · Hiking, Camping, Ornithology

Alex is a full-time van dweller and outdoor writer covering hiking, camping, ornithology, and DIY camper-van conversions.

He holds a BA in Journalism and Communications from the University of Missouri.

Follows Outforia's editorial standards

12 stories published

Stories by Alex Moore

A tidal creek winds through green salt marsh grass toward a wide bay, with sampling gear and stakes in the mud
Natural World

The Wonders of Estuaries: What Is an Estuary and Its Importance in Nature

Estuaries are nutrient-rich habitats where rivers meet oceans, supporting diverse species. These delicate ecosystems face threats from development, pollution, and rising sea levels.

 A small lizard rests on a sunlit boulder in dry scrubland, its scaly tan and brown body in profile
Wildlife

The Remarkable World of 18 Cold Blooded Animals: From Sharks to Scorpions

Ectothermic cold-blooded animals rely on external heat sources like sun and water to regulate body temperature, unlike warm-blooded species.

 A green iguana with a spiny crest and banded tail resting on a lichen-covered branch among broad green leaves
Wildlife

The 3 Invasive Iguanas in Florida: Guide with Pictures and Facts

Three invasive iguana species thrive in Florida, destroying vegetation, burrowing into infrastructure, and competing with native wildlife.

 A garter snake with red and blue-green stripes lifts its head among wet reeds and dry marsh grasses
Wildlife

Meet the San Francisco Garter Snake: A Rare and Beautiful Struggle for Survival

The San Francisco Garter Snake, with bright red and teal stripes, is critically endangered and cannot be kept as pets due to federal protection laws.

 Black mamba raising its head and neck above dry grass and bare ground, one dark eye visible
Wildlife

Black Mamba: Africa’s Most Dynamic and Dangerous Snake

Meet Africa's black mamba: fastest snake at 10 mph with neurotoxin venom lethal within an hour, but rarely attacks humans unprovoked.

 A male bufflehead with a white head patch and iridescent purple and green sheen swims on calm, reflective water
Wildlife

Bufflehead Ducks: Unveiling the Secrets of North America’s Tiniest Divers

North America's smallest diving duck migrates from Arctic Canada to southern US; monogamous and known for striking male plumage and court displays.

 Two Canada geese with four fuzzy yellow goslings swimming together across calm water in warm evening light
Wildlife

Unveiling 26 Types of Geese From Around The Globe and Their Characteristics: From Wild Wonders to Domestic Delights

North America has 26 goose species spanning wild and domestic breeds, from iconic Canada geese to striking snow geese, each with unique migration patterns and characteristics.

 Close view of a centipede's segmented body and long banded legs on a forest floor
Wildlife

Types of Centipedes: 5 Groups and 14 Species (With Photos)

Five orders and roughly 3,500 species, from soil centipedes under 1 cm long to 30 cm Amazonian giants that catch bats.

 A banded water snake basks on a mossy log at the edge of a marsh, surrounded by reeds and dark water
Wildlife

The 3 Michigan Water Snakes: ID Guide with Pictures and Facts

Michigan's three water snake species are non-venomous aquatic hunters with distinctive features: northern water snakes, plain-bellied water snakes, and queen snakes.

 A northern flicker with a spotted breast and red nape patch clinging to a tree trunk in leafy woods
Wildlife

7 Incredible Woodpeckers in Missouri: ID Guide + Photos, Facts, and more

Seven woodpecker species live across Missouri's forests and backyards, with Northern Flicker being the loud migratory favorite and Red-headed Woodpecker the rarest.

 A male Baltimore oriole with a black head and bright orange body perched on a branch among green leaves
Wildlife

9 Types of Orioles in North America: ID Guide with Facts, Chart and Pictures

9 North American oriole species, from Baltimore Oriole to Audubon's Oriole, each with distinct colors and songs.

 Gila woodpecker clinging to a saguaro cactus trunk, with blurred desert hills glowing in warm light behind
Wildlife

12 Incredible Woodpeckers in Arizona: Identification Guide (Pics and Facts)

Arizona hosts 12 woodpecker species from the Gila to the Gilded Flicker, each with distinct markings, sizes, and desert habitat preferences for birders to identify.